List of pay certificates issued to New York Continental Soldiers by the U.S. Paymaster General
Series Number
A0892
Summary
These certificates, sometimes referred to as "Pierce's Certificates," were issued by U.S. Paymaster General John Pierce pursuant to a resolution of the Continental Congress adopted on July 4, 1783. They were issued to Continental Army soldiers and officers owed pay for service during the Revolution. This list gives voucher number; certificate number; name of recipient; date issued; principal amount of certificate; date interest began to accrue; and total amount of principal per voucher.
Creator
New York (State). Auditor
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Treasurer's certificates to Revolutionary War veterans from New York State
Series Number
A1217
Summary
These are certificates issued to veterans for service in the Levies or Militia. Included are: veteran's name, rank, amount owed to veteran; date veteran's name appeared on payroll or abstract, and certificate number.
Creator
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
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Index to certificates and accounts for purchase of forage and account of hay pasture and grain supplied to the Continental Army
Series Number
A0893
Summary
This a list of certificates issued by Deputy State Agent William Brown for the purchase of supplies for the Continental Army. It gives certificate number; date; name; amount of certificate; date paid and amount paid with interest. It also contains a list of supplies furnished to the Continental Army by Brown, giving date; from whom purchased; to whom delivered; and type and amount of supplies and includes an account of Brown's expenses and receipts.
Creator
New York (State). Auditor General
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